The Cherokee National Museum hosts many events, including the annual Trail of Tears Art Show ska will now be able to better connect with more populated areas for services and healthcare.
TAHLEQUAH, Okla.-The longest-running American Indian art show in Oklahoma returns to the Cherokee Heritage Center in Park Hill, Oklahoma, with the 47th annual Trail of Tears Art Show April 7–May 5.
Artists compete for more than $15,000 in the following categories: painting, sculpture, pottery, basketry, graphics, jewelry and miniatures.
All artists are citizens of a federally recognized American Indian tribe or nation. An awards reception will be held on April 6 from 6-8 p.m. at CHC to recognize honorees in each category. The reception is open to the public and free to attend.
In addition to the exhibit opening on April 7, several Cherokee National Treasures will be on hand from 1 to 3 p.m. to sign copies of the recently released Cherokee National Treasures: In Their Own Words.
The Trail of Tears Art Show began in 1972 with the intent to create a venue where diverse art forms can be used to exhibit American Indian heritage. Initiated before the completion of the museum, the art show was held in the rain shelter of the Tsa-La-Gi Amphitheater. In 1975, it became the first major exhibition in the present museum.
The mission of the Cherokee Heritage Center is to preserve, promote and teach Cherokee history and culture. It is the premier point of destination for cultural demonstrations of Cherokee history, culture and the arts.
